Jun. 02, 2026
Concerns grow for Tibetan Buddhist monk in Chinese custody under unknown charges
Chinese police of Labrang Township in Sangchu County took into custody Jamyang Tashi, a Tibetan Buddhist monk from Labrang Tashikhyil Monastery.
Apr. 01, 2026
Tribute to Kyabje Chime Rinpoche, pioneering force in bringing Buddhism to the West, and a beloved leader of the Tibetan Community in Britain
Lama Chime Tulku Rinpoche, was one of the first Tibetan lamas to settle in Britain.
Mar. 31, 2026
Tibetan monk sentenced in secret after pattern of disappearances
A Tibetan Buddhist monk who disappeared for five years has been sentenced to seven years in prison, apparently for his devotion to the Dalai Lama, Tibet Watch has learned.
Mar. 17, 2026
Tibetan Monk Dies in Police Custody
Chinese police authorities tortured a young Tibetan Buddhist monk so severely that he died in custody before returning his body to his monastery…
Feb. 26, 2026
Tibetan monk accused of distributing Dalai Lama teachings finally released after multiple periods in prison
Trinley, from the village of Meruma (Mai’erma) in Ngaba (Chinese: Aba), Sichuan (the Tibetan area of Amdo) was released before the end of a five-year jail term, but is being kept under close surveillance and has not been allowed to return to his monastery.
Feb. 19, 2026
A vital, compassionate life: Ngari Rinpoche, youngest brother of the Dalai Lama, passes away
Ngari Rinpoche devoted his life to serving His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people. He worked for many years in the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as well as in the Tibetan Department of Security.